Timing belt replacement: Volvo V40 (B5254T12)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code T5

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job

Don't miss

• Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
• Do not disconnect the hose(s)
• Mark the position of the engine supports!
• Use a wrench to counterhold
• Press the belt to ensure the indicator on the tensioner moves easily

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 8 workshop diagrams for B5254T12

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Never turn the engine in the direction opposite to that of normal operation
2. Note: Do not disconnect the hose(s)
3. Mark the position of the engine supports!
4. Engine support:
5. Engine support to body:

6. Remove the right-hand engine support
7. Disconnect the wiring loom from the timing belt cover
8. Remove the timing belt cover
9. Remove the crankshaft pulley outer bolts
10. Remove the crankshaft pulley centre bolt
11. Note: Use a wrench to counterhold
12. Remove the crankshaft pulley
13. Align the timing marks
14. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt
15. Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise to release the tension
16. Use an Allen key
17. Remove the timing belt

Installation and checks

18. Fit the tensioner pulley with bolt finger-tight
19. Fit the idler pulley
20. Use new bolt(s)
21. Release the tensioner pulley
22. Remove the idler pulley
23. Adjust the tensioner
24. Align the marks on the tensioner
25. Turn the crankshaft clockwise 2 rotations
26. Tighten the tensioner centre bolt
27. Check that the indicator is in the correct position
28. Press the belt to ensure the indicator on the tensioner moves easily
29. Turn the crankshaft clockwise 2 rotations
30. Check the timing marks again
31. Check that the indicator on the belt tensioner is within the marked area; if not, adjust the belt tension
32. Refit the timing belt cover
33. Refit the crankshaft pulley
34. Note: Use a wrench to counterhold
35. Stage 2:
36. Refit all other parts in the reverse order of removal
37. Reconnect the battery

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